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Anyone finished the Harry Potter book yet? Need to ask a question.....

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IlanaK · 17/07/2005 18:34

I can't discuss it with my husband as he has not read it yet, but this is driving me mad....

DO you think that when Dumbledore pleaded with Snape just before he was killed, what he was ACTUALLY pleading for was for Snape to go through with the killing to keep up the pretence of being on Voldermorts side? Not pleading for his life.

I NEED to know!

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bookwormtailmum · 06/08/2007 23:39

That's a good idea Katie. I'll have to do that - she'll probably sneak the books down from the shelf to have a go at them anyway if I leave them there long enough.

Katiekin · 06/08/2007 23:31

I hadn't thought of that, maybe you should hide the books and bring out one for Christmas every year?

bookwormtailmum · 06/08/2007 23:29

I'm in this situation with my dd - she could probably read the first book with help and maybe the second. But I can't let a 7yr old read the rest of the series!!

Twinklemegan · 06/08/2007 23:24

As Nappyaddict says, parents must find that only the first couple of books, say, are suitable for their 6 or 7 year old. Fine when they're all coming out new, and how convenient to be able to take her original audience along with her. But what a shame that in future kids can't appreciate the whole series at the same age.

I've read a little HP and I think it's overhyped - sorry.

nappyaddict · 06/08/2007 23:08

i was 8 when the first book came out and have stuck with harry very loyally. do think its a shame that younger kids can't really read the books on their own anymore cos they are so long and much harder to read.

bookwormtailmum · 06/08/2007 23:04

SPOILER*

Dumbledore knows all or if he didn't, he's very good at bluffing.

fingerwoman · 06/08/2007 23:03

ahh ok, I suppose that makes sense lol

MrsWeasley · 06/08/2007 22:59

see here

LadyVictoriaOfCake · 06/08/2007 22:57

copvered in book two, the sword will appear to those gryffindors who are loyal to hogwarts and dumbledore (i think thats right, will go check i na minute)

Katiekin · 06/08/2007 22:56

He got it out of the sorting hat, he is a true gryffindor

fingerwoman · 06/08/2007 22:55

I want to ask something too- I think i missed it when I read it.

But, how did neville get the sword back from griphook the goblin????
I sudddenly thought about it the other day and couldn't remember how it was explained (if at all)...?

Katiekin · 06/08/2007 22:53

Some children's books span all ages. For instance Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman and of course HP, Give them a try, they are good

Bouquetsofdynomite · 06/08/2007 18:23

LOL didn't notice the thread age either!
TwinkleMegan, the best children's books (and films and tv come to that) have something for everyone. Give Harry a go, doesn't cost anything from the library - what have you got to lose?

boogiewoogie · 06/08/2007 10:34

The age of readership for the first book would have been about 7 maybe. By the time the 6th book came out, most of these "little kids" would have been in their late teens. Yes, I know that not all of us are still in our teens but let us have our fun! If you've got kids that read them then they'd want someone to discuss it with surely!

Twinklemegan · 05/08/2007 23:46

PMSL at the confusion. I have to say though, these books are aimed at little kids right? So aren't you lot overanalysing?

Flame · 05/08/2007 23:45

pmsl - still relevant with both books!

Katiekin · 05/08/2007 23:41

Whoops, didn't notice that, I was so excited about the new Harry Potter! I'll look for a more up to date thread!

Bouquetsofdynomite · 05/08/2007 12:56

Just finished it. I think Dumbledore was pleading with Snape mostly to prevent Draco doing it, to protect his soul. Also, don't know if Dumbledore knew Snape had made the unbreakable vow with Narcissa to stop Malfoy trying to kill Dumbledore but Snape's soul would have been in danger too (I think) for breaking the vow.

filchthemildmanneredjanitor · 03/08/2007 23:03

katiekin-this thread is 2 years old!!!!

Katiekin · 03/08/2007 23:01

Dont read if you haven't finished! Dumbledore was suffering from a terminal curse/illness and had asked Snape to kill him so that Snape got the sword and therefore would be able to kill voldemort/snake. He had to be defeated by the one who got the sword and he was dying anyway, if I remember right - I read it by the Sunday night so it seems a while ago (I am a speed reader too)

happymerryberries · 17/07/2005 19:03

wwwb! Sorry! I never thought of that

And I have been very careful over using them!

Next time I shall do them bottom and top!

RTKangaMummy · 17/07/2005 19:03

so who is half blood prince?

HappyHuggy · 17/07/2005 19:02

Have to wait for DH to read it now so i cant talk about it with him!

Im such a wuss - i actually cried

Janh · 17/07/2005 18:59

Well I'm sorry but nobody should read this who hasn't finished it yet and doesn't want to know what happens!

WigWamBam · 17/07/2005 18:58

Spoiler spaces aren't much good for those who scroll upwards, hmb ...

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